Woodland Park Alma Mater By Shirley Acuff

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  White County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, religion, or handicap in the provision of educational opportunities, activities, or other administered programs.
  

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  A parental involvement policy and parent-teacher-student compact will be distributed to parents by each Title I school. A copy of each document may also be obtained by contacting the school office. In schools eligible for Title I funds, a written parental involvement policy will be developed jointly with and distributed to parents of children participating in Title I programs. Each Title I school will also hold at least one annual meeting for parents to inform them of the school’s participation in programs funded under the No Child Left Behind Act. All elementary schools in White County are identified as school-wide Title I schools.
  

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  Parents have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of classroom teachers who instruct their children. If students are provided services by paraprofessionals, parents may also request information regarding the qualifications of paraprofessionals. Teacher certifications can be found by accessing the Tennessee Department of Education Teacher Licensing Web site (www.k-12.state.tn.us/tcertinf)) or by contacting the school principal or the school system’s federal projects director.
  

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  Parent must receive notification if their child has been assigned or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
  

Good Condition………………..One half the list price

Fair Condition………………….One third the list price

Poor Condition…………………One fourth the list price

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  Parents of a student identified as having limited English proficiency (ELL-English Language Learner) must be notified in a timely manner of the child’s participation in the ELL program, details of the program, right to waive participation, and specific information on the child’s level of English proficiency.
  

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  Parents will be notified of their child’s eligibility for service in migrant, homeless, or Limited English Proficiency programs.
  

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  Parents must be informed of an involved in violence and drug prevention efforts including program content and activities. Parents may request in writing their child’s exemption from participation in such activities.
  

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  Parents will be notified regarding their rights before any third-party surveys are distributed to students.
  

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  Schools in which at least 40% of the children are from low-income families have school-wide program authority under which schools may consolidate funds from federal, state, and local sources to upgrade the entire educational program of the school.
  

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  Parents of secondary school students have a right to request that their child’s name, address, and telephone number not be released to a military recruiter without their prior written consent. Requests should be addressed to the Federal Projects Director at address shown on brochure.
  

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  Federal law affords parents and students less than 18 years of age certain rights with respect to educational records. School Board Policy relating to student privacy and parental access to information is available in the School Board Policy Manual located at each school and at the central office. Notification of Rights and Release of Directory Information under FERPA 9Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) will also be conducted through local media announcements.
  

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  Parents will have access to system and school report cards as developed by the State Department of Education (usually available in late fall of each year) through the web site (www.state.tn.us/education) or at the school and/or system office. Results will also be publicized through local media.
  

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  Parents must receive information on the achievement level of their child on each of the state academic assessments as soon as is practicably possible after the test is taken. Assessment results will be distributed by the child’s school.
  

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  Parents have access to district and school information and reports through the media (local newspaper and radio), the System/School Report Cards available on the State Department of Education website (www.state.tn.us/education) or at the school or system’s administrative offices.
  

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  Parents may visit the State Department of Education web site (http://tennessee.gov/education/ci/standards/index.php) or visit the school to access a description of the Tennessee Curriculum Standards, assessment information, and proficiency levels students are expected to meet.
  

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  Parents must be notified if their child is enrolled in a school identified for improvement, corrective action, or restructuring.
  

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  If a school fails to make adequate yearly progress, parents will be informed regarding the availability of school choice options and supplemental education services.
  

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  Under the Tennessee State Board of Education’s Unsafe School Choice Policy, any public school student who is the victim of a violent crime as defined under Tennessee Code Annotated 40-38-111 (g), or the attempt to commit one of these offenses as defined under Tennessee Code Annotated 30-12-101, shall be provided an opportunity to transfer to another grade-level appropriate school within the district.
  

Electronic games of any kind Cell Phones Any similar item not

Palm Pilots Calculators on this list

Movie Viewers CD Players These items will be confiscated and the parents will be notified.

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   Clothing exhibiting alcohol, tobacco, profanity or exhibiting poor taste is prohibited.
   
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   No halter-tops or tank tops.
   
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   Caps, hats or bandanas may not be worn in the building.
   
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   Clothing should not have holes above the knees.
   
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   Tennis shoes are encouraged for physical education class.
   
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   Shorts should be appropriate length. No short shorts.
   
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   No roller backpacks.
   
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   No flip-flops.
   
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   No hair color that can be disruptive.
   
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    No body piercing (ears excluded).
    

treated and is free of lice. This note should be turned in to the child’s classroom teacher.

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   Discipline teaches the child self-control and self-direction;
   
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   Discipline is essential for teaching and learning to take place.
   

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  Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U. S. Department of Education (ED)
  

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   Political affiliation or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
   
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   Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
   
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   Sex behavior or attitudes;
   
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   Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
   
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   Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
   
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   Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
   
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   Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
   
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   Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
   

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  Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of-
  

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   Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;
   
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   Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and
   
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   Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
   

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  Inspect, upon request and before administration or use-
  

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   Protected information surveys of students;
   
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   Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and
   
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   Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.
   

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  Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution.
  
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  Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED.
  
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  Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
  

Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20202-5920

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  A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;
  
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  The annual yearbook;
  
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  Honor roll or other recognition lists;
  
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  Graduation programs, and
  
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  Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.
  

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local education agencies (LEA's) receiving assistance un the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories-name, addresses and telephone listings- unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.¹

-Student’s name -Dates of attendance

-Address -Grade level

-Telephone listing -Participation in officially recognized activities and sports

-Electronic mail address -Weight and height of members of athletic teams

-Photograph -Degrees, honors, and awards received

-Date and place of birth -The most recent educational agency or institution attended

-Major field of study

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  Riding the bus is a privilege. Improper conduct on the bus will result in that privilege being denied.
  
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  Bus students are to go immediately to the buses or bus waiting area as soon as they are dismissed from school in the afternoon.
  
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  All students on the bus are under the authority of the bus driver and must obey his/her rules.
  
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  When loading your bus after school, DO NOT RUN TO THE BUS LINE OR TO THE BUS; OBEY THE TEACHER ON BUS DUTY.
  

85-92 = B/Above Average

75-84 = C/Average

70-74 = D/Below Average

Below 70 = Failing
Note: An “I” denotes the grade as incomplete and must be made up before the next marking period.

Art and Music classes will be graded satisfactory (S), needs improvement (N) or unsatisfactory (U).

Honor Roll

Honor Roll is given to students in grades 3-5. To make the “A” Honor Roll, a student must earn A’s in all academic subjects and PE> To make the “A/B” Honor Roll, a student must earn an A or B in all academic subjects.

Cafeteria Policies

Woodland Park School provides a well-balanced lunch each day. All students will go to the cafeteria during their lunch period. The breakfast program is available for any child. Students are expected to demonstrate proper manners and behavior in the cafeteria. Parents may come and eat lunch with their child, but the school should be notified in advance. Students who bring their lunch may buy their milk in the cafeteria. Cafeteria prices are as follows:

Student Daily Week Month

Lunch $1.35 $6.75 $27.00

Breakfast $ .75 $3.75 $15.00

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   The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
   
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   The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate. Parents or eligible students may ask the School to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate. They should write the School principal (or appropriate school official), clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent of eligible student of the decision and advise them or their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
   
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   The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorized disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board, a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
   
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   The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
   

Family Policy Compliance Office

U. S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW